This is a neat example of a un-issued 1st pattern embroided 1st Armoured Division formation badge. Until 27 August 1941, the division was stationed in the United Kingdom on anti-invasion duties, anticipating a German invasion, under the command of Major-General Willoughby Norrie, who had taken command on 24 August 1940. It then embarked for Egypt under the command of Major-General Herbe...  read more

Code: 51426

This is a good example of a Canadian made two piece cap badge to the South Saskatchewan Regiment. During the Second World War, The South Saskatchewan Regiment participated in many major Canadian battles and operations, as part of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. The South Saskatchewan Regiment fought in the Dieppe Raid of 1942, Operation Atlantic, Operation Spring, Operation Totalize, Operat...  read more

Code: 51414

This is a good example of a nice Canadian/British made cap badge to the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars. The regiment subsequently mobilized the '3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment, CASF (17 H)' for active service on 24 May 1940. It was redesignated '17th (Active) Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, CASF' on 1 February 1941. It embarked for Britain on 23 August 1941. Detach...  read more

Code: 51412

This is a good example of a printed British made Canadian 5th Armoured Division divisional sign. The 5th Armoured took part in the Italian Campaign until the end of 1944 seeing notable action on the Hitler Line after the Allied breakthrough at Cassino in May 1944 and also during Operation Olive on the Gothic Line in August 1944. During the latter battle its single infantry brigade was a...  read more

Code: 51408

This is a good example of a nice plastic cap badge to The Border Regiment. The 1st Battalion The Border Regiment is famous for their action's during the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. The badge is in a nice condition for it's age and is made by the well know firm of Stanly&Sons in Walsall. It has the number 1-A on the back. It is one of the few who are diffucult to find these days....  read more

Code: 51402

When the Canadian Armoured Corps was created, the Calgary Regiment lost its status as an infantry regiment and transferred to the new corps. A reserve regiment remained in Calgary. The regiment was composed of 400 members of the reserve battalion, drawing also from reinforcement personnel from the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. The original 'A' Squadron ...  read more

Code: 51400

This is a good example of a Canadian made cap badge to the Westminsetr Regiment. The regiment mobilized 'The Westminster Regiment (Machine Gun), CASF' for active service on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated: '1st Battalion, The Westminster Regiment (Machine Gun), CASF' on 7 November 1940;Footnote 22 and '1st Battalion, The Westminster Regiment (Motor), CASF' on 25 November 1940. It ...  read more

Code: 51395

This is a excellent copy of Some talk of private armies by Len Whittaker published in 1984 by the Harpenden based company of Albanium Publishing. More than 30 other clandestine units which abjured anything likely to advertise themselves or their activities, are also mentioned in the narrative.  read more

Code: 51392

I was lucky enough to find last week three identical right facing World War Two Royal Navy Combined Operations arm badges in yellow. These badges were worn by Royal Navy Commandos such as Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPPs), Obstacle Clearance Units (LCOCUs) and Royal Navy Parachutist. I can offer them for an atractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Pleas...  read more

Code: 51388

This is a neat example of a nice full matching set of serif type lettering Royal Signals shoulder titles. These Royal Signals shoulder titles replaced the Royal Corps of Signals titles during mid 1944. This nice set with a cheese cloth backing is in a nicely used removed from uniform condition. Difficult to find.  read more

Code: 51383

I was lucky enough to find four single red on black embroided Royal Navy shoulder titles. I'am not sure about the period. I can offer them for an atractive price (they are of course priced per single piece!). Please do note that this item does not show 'sold' before the last item has been sold.  read more

Code: 51382

This is a nice example of a standard issued British/Canadian Cigarettes pocket tin. These standard issued Cigarettes tins came in different sizes and layouts. This example has seen some use in the past. A nice and diffucult tin to find these days.  read more

Code: 51381

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This is a neat example of a -albeit regrettably single - right facing Airborne 'Pegasus' Division formation sign. First introduced in 1942 and designed by Major E.Seago based on the Greek saga of the winged horse Pegasus and his rider Bellerophon. This example is in a perfect issued condition and these patches are harder to find these days.
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Code: 51374

I was lucky enough to find this perfect matching set of British made late war period Le Regiment de la Chaudiere shoulder titles. Le Régiment de la Chaudière (Mitrailleuses) mobilized Le Régiment de la Chaudière (Mitrailleuses), CASF on 1 September 1939. It was redesignated as Le Régiment de la Chaudière, CASF on 24 May 1940; and as the 1st Battalion, Le Régiment de la Chaudière, CASF o...  read more

Code: 51371

This is a good example of a un-issued late i.e early post war type 'Light Bulp' qualification badge. The badge who was given to members of the Airlanding Regiments and supporting units who were flown in by glider and had not done the regular Parachute course which were earning them the Parachute wing. Instead of the 7 jump require for the Parachute wing they did 5 jumps to earn them the...  read more

Code: 51369

This is a good example of a nice 1941 dated British Camouflage Training pamphlet No.46 Part 1. A early Second World War guide to camouflage in Western Europe. 'Not to be published' - front cover. 26/G.S. Pubns./191. 42 pages, illustrations. This example nis in a nice issued condition.  read more

Code: 51362

This is a neat example of a nice set of five not seen before British wartime For Freedom Airborne Forces so called 'propaganda' post cards dipicting various parachute trained members of the newly formes Airborne Forces. These 'propaganda' postcard were issued to boosted the spirit of the British people and to get some money for the war effort. This set of post cards is in a nice issued ...  read more

Code: 51359

A printed British made 1st Infantry Division Royal Canadian Corps of Signals divisional patch  read more

Code: 51337

This is a neat example of nice and difficult to find British made Canadian Royal Canadian Mounted Police printed shoulder title.In December 1939, No. 1 Provost Company departed from Ottawa for Halifax, Nova Scotia and from there to Greenock, Scotland and finally, to Aldershot, England. Just like other units of the First Canadian Division, members of the Provost Company remained in Brita...  read more

Code: 51334

This is a good example of a nice white on red embroided Royal Scots paste i.e gleu back shoulder title. At the start of World War II, the 1st Battalion embarked for France as part of the BEF. They fought hard and stubbornly throughout the retreat which, for most of the BEF, was to end at Dunkirk. However, for the 1st Battalion, forming part of a perimeter defence for the beaches and aft...  read more

Code: 51331

This is a good example of a nice white on red Royal Northumberland Fusiliers paste i.e glue back embroided shoulder title. The regiment expanded to ten battalions during the Second World War. Although most of them served as divisional machine gun or support battalions, some of them formed motorcycle, searchlight, tank, reconnaissance, ordinary infantry and even deception units. They saw...  read more

Code: 51330

This a fine example of a non-standard high quality British made officers type Parachute qualification wing. The wing is in a nicely used and removed from uniform condition. A very attractive wing and difficult to find these days.  read more

Code: 51327

I was lucky enough to find these three identical and -albeit regrettably single - probably Dutch made 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division formation badge's consiting of a white cross of St Andrew on a blue shield with a black border. Between 1919 and 1939 52nd (Lowland) Division continued to wear its First World War Badge (White square with a large black "L" to the left, in the angle of w...  read more

Code: 51326

This is a neat example of a nice messing metal all ranks small Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry beret badge. The Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry was a light infantry regiment of the British Army that existed from 1881 until 1958, serving in the Second Boer War, World War I and World War II. The 2nd Battalion, Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry returned to Engla...  read more

Code: 51325

This is a good example of a nice Canadian made Le Régiment de Maisonneuve cap i.e beret badge. The regiment mobilized Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 1 September 1939. It embarked for Great Britain on 24 August 1940. It was redesignated as the 1st Battalion, Le Régiment de Maisonneuve, CASF, on 7 November 1940. 17 On 7 July 1944, the battalion landed in France as part of the 5th In...  read more

Code: 51321